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Frequently asked questions

Which level of government does what?

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Where does the Prime Minister sit?

Parliament House Canberra

How often do members meet?

Eastern facade WA Parliament House

Who forms the Parliament of Western Australia?

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What is the Mace used for?

Legislative Assembly mace on table in the chamberLinsssssssspup

What is the Black Rod?

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What is the sandglass used for?

Sand hourglass

Who sits at the Table in front of the President’s and Speaker’s chair?

Legislative Council President and Clerks at their seats in the chamberLinsssssssspup

Who sits at the Table in front of the Clerk’s chair?

Hansard reporter recording proceedingsLinsssssssspup

Why are the chambers coloured red and blue?

side by side images of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly chambers

Why is the UK Coat of Arms in the chambers?

Wooden United Kingdown coat of arms

Why are the chambers called the upper and lower houses?

Legislative Council Chamber in top half, Legislative Assembly Chamber in lower halfLinsssssssspup

Are there set times for members to speak in the chambers?

Members of the government bench in the Legislative Assembly speaking

How many chandeliers are there in Parliament House?

Crystal chandeleir

Where did the lion and unicorn statues come from?

Concrete Lion and Unicorn sculptures on the western facade of Parliament House

Why are there four swans on the floor of the Legislative Assembly?

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Why is there a swan on the floor in the Forrest foyer?

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Who are the people in the painting, 'An Early Meeting of the Legislative Council'?

Painting An Early Meeting of the Legislative Council with six men in period dress

Who was the sculptor of the Sir John Forrest and James Lee Steere busts?

Sculptures of Sir John Forrest and James Lee Steere busts

How much do members of Parliament get paid?

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Who has been the longest-serving member of Parliament?

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Who was the first woman elected to the Western Australian Parliament?

Oval portrait of Edith Cowan

Who was the first Aboriginal person elected to the Western Australian Parliament?

Oval portrait of Ernie Bridge

Who has been Western Australia’s longest-serving Premier?

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Who was the youngest person elected to the Western Australian Parliament?

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Have any members of the same family sat in Parliament?

Painting of the Sir Charles and Richard Court

Which house of Parliament is more powerful?

Eastern facade WA Parliament House